[1] The series focuses on charming sixteen-year-old Danny Desai (Avan Jogia) who was charged with killing his aunt when he was eleven.

Having spent five years in juvenile detention, he is released and returns to his hometown of Green Grove, New York.

While trying to rekindle old friendships and facing the challenges of dealing with his judgmental peers, Danny becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a classmate.

Johnny Cakes, where many of the scenes take place, is a real diner located on Main Street in Nyack.

[5] A month later, Avan Jogia, Denise Richards, Kimberly Quinn, Kathy Najimy and Grey Damon were announced to play Danny, Karen, Tess, Mrs. Fisk and Archie.

A recap episode narrated by Ashton Moio titled "Socio Studies 101" aired on August 20, 2013, and gathered 0.99 million viewers.

The site's critics consensus reads, "Twisted might offer below-average dialogue in terms of moody teen faire, but a compelling cast makes the grade.